Coke Studio Bangla's latest song BonoBibi is a folk fusion song featuring the prominent band, Meghdhol and Johura Baul. The music is composed & produced by Meghdol.
The song ‘BonoBibi' is a visual and enigmatic journey that takes the audience back to the depths of nature. It is inspired by the myths of BonoBibi, who is referred to as the guardian angel of forests and worshipped by the people living there, especially in Sundarbans.
The mood of the whole song maintains a mystic and spiritual tone that can create a deep bond between one and nature. The song utilizes the sound of “dheki” and “kula” as musical instruments to add a unique natural melody. The sets of Bono Bibi contained the art work of renowned Bangladeshi painter S.M Sultan, whose work reflected the preservation of nature.
BonoBibi was launched at 1 in the morning, in the hour of serenity, in order to bring the audience closer to the melody. The unique timing was selected as the hour mirrors the calmness of the forest and ensures the listeners are away from the chaos of their daily lives.
Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Music Producer of Coke Studio Bangla said, “Meghdol has created a brilliant fusion between our folk music and their own urban indie sound as a band using different elements such as words from Khonar Bochon and the myth of BonoBibi and combining them with the bounty of rhythmic sounds we hear in nature, and that of the of dheki, and kula. The song beautifully captures the imagery of rural Bengal and also transports us to a faraway forest, where we feel close to nature, musically as well as visually.”